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Zero to Launch Kit: 18 Shark-Tested Tools & Courses for First-Time Founders​
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​​Tired of “entrepreneurship” courses teaching theory?​​ We skip analogies for ​​hyper-practical, 2025s tools and training​​ that have launched 2,000+ real small businesses.
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Business Blueprinting
 
Branding & Sales
 
AI Automation
 
Operations & Finance
 
Skull-Cracking Skills
 
Speed Boosters (One-Time Fees)​

Business Blueprinting

 
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50+ video walkthroughs of how real foundersfound 1st customers
​​Starter Story Courses
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Instantly forms your LLC + gets EIN/tax ID without lawyers.
Stripe Atlas | Incorporate your startup in Delaware
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All-in-one tracker for tasks, finances, goals—pre-linked to tools below.
Business OS Template | Notion Marketplace
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Branding & Sales

 
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AI designs logos, ads, packaging in 1 click (no design skills).
Meet Magic Studio | Canva's AI Tools
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Generates high-converting emails/ads using swipe files from top brands.
Hoppy Copy
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One-page website builder that converts visitors without coding.
Carrd
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AI Automation

 
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AI assistant that writes emails, negotiates bills, researches leads.
Lindy - Meet your first AI employee
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Scans docs to auto-fill permits, compliance forms, contracts.
Clerky
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Creates operations manuals, training docs, onboarding plans.
Jasper: AI built for marketing
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Operations & Finance

 
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Free invoicing, accounting, payroll for solopreneurs.
Wave Financial
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All-in-one CRM for proposals, contracts, payments (client-heavy).
HoneyBook
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Automates payroll, benefits, compliance in 1 dashboard.
Rippling
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Skull-Cracking Skills

 
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Video masterclass for creating pro app/website mockups without devs.
where designers never stop learning - Dive Club
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Industry-recognized certs in UX, data analytics, digital marketing.
Google Professional Certificate Training Programs - Coursera
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YouTube’s own courseon algorithm-beating content strategy.
YouTube Creators - Education & Inspiration for Video
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Speed Boosters (One-Time Fees)​

 
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Pre-vetted freelancers for urgent tasks (logos→editing→research).
Fiverr Pro: Premium freelance talent and powerful business tools
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Matchmaking for UGC creators who make convertible ads fast.
Creative Exchange
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Legally binding e-signatures + audit trails in <60 seconds.
Dropbox Sign
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